Five people arrested after 19 petrol bombs seized in Kildare

He was arrested and charged, and has appeared before a sitting of Naas District Court on Tuesday morning.
Five people arrested after 19 petrol bombs seized in Kildare

Michael Bolton

Five people have been arrested after 19 petrol bombs were seized by gardaí in Kildare.

Gardaí intercepted a car in the Carbury area of Kildare at approximately 11:30pm on Monday.

In the vehicle, there were 19 petrol bombs recovered, with four men arrested at the scene.

Separately, while dealing with the incident, gardaí were confronted by a man in his late 40s who was armed with a knife.

He was arrested and charged, and appeared before a sitting of Naas District Court on Tuesday morning.

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing and further updates will follow.

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